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  • Prairie Park, East North Street & 3rd Street, Elburn, Illinois, United States
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    Distance: 22.1 km from Sycamore
    Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 7:15 AM

    Run the Rails - Elburn, IL

    Presented by Elburn Parks Commission

    4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN

    Run the Rails is a fun race experience benefiting the Elburn Parks Commission on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.

    We will host a 1-mile fun run/walk, a 4-mile run and a 7-mile run. All races start and finish at Prairie Park (3rd and North Street near the library), Elburn, IL.

    Unique to our event is a 1 mile fun run, 4 mile run and 7 mile run. Courses cross the Union Pacific West rail line via the Anderson Road bridge, offering a stunning view of Elburn and the surrounding countryside.

    IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE A TANK TOP AT PACKET PICKUP - YOU MUST REGISTER BY AUGUST 11 AND CHOOSE THE OPTION.

    Racerbacks/Tanks for 2026 are below. Register by August 11th to guarantee one.

    We are always looking for sponsors. If you would like to sponsor the race click here.

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  • Prairie Park, East North Street & 3rd Street, Elburn, Illinois, United States
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    Distance: 22.1 km from Sycamore
    Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 7:15 AM

    Run the Rails - Elburn, IL

    2026 Sponsorship

    Presented by Elburn Parks Commission

    4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN

    Running the Rails is not just a great way to stay active, but also a wonderful opportunity to advertise your business!

    We offer many different opportunities for businesses to sponsor our event while also getting their image out in the community including banners that line our start and finish areas, our race T-Shirts, and even filling up to 1/3 of the race course with your business name and logo.

    If you would like to send a check instead please see form here. Checks should be written to the Village of Elburn and in the memo sponsorship funds for the Run the Rails race.

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  • Distance: 7 km from Sycamore
    Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 8:15 AM

    DeKalb Corn Classic 10K & 5K

    We are looking forward to September 28, 2025!

    ​Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route will take runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, through NIU's campus and Huskie Stadium and ending in Van Buer Plaza with a Post Race Celebration! On Course Entertainment includes the Huskie Marching Band, NIU Jazz Band and Steelband!

    Our roots run strong and we look forward to gathering for the 45th DeKalb Corn Classic!

    Running Forward Together – Always.

    #DeKalbCornClassic #RunForwardTogether

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